For the past 12 to 18 months, astute readers may have noticed an increased bit of hedging in our reviews for AV receivers. Yes, even low-end receivers offer more features and flexibility than $1,500 ...

Pioneer has announced two new members of its Elite Series of AV receivers, which are said to be the most powerful home theater amplifiers the company has ever produced. The similar-looking SC-55 and ...

Pioneer's flagship AV receiver (we're not counting the delayed-but-impending SC-09TX which debuted at the 2007 CEDIA) is simply beautiful. The receiver has a piano gloss finish and, unlike the ...

[Phil] picked up an HD radio receiver when Radio Shack was clearing them out at a 60% discount. But to his disappointment, when he hooked it up the sound left a lot to be desired with limited ...

On the AV Rant Podcast, I'm often asked about gear to purchase. Home theater gear is generally a non-trivial purchase for people. Most folks have to save up for a period of time in order to buy the ...

John P. Falcone is the senior director of commerce content at CNET, where he coordinates coverage of the site's buying recommendations alongside the CNET Advice team (where he previously headed the ...

I have an older Panasonic TC P50ST30 (release review/specs here) that was generously given to be by another Arsian that does have ARC support (I think). The TV sitting in front of an old but nicer ...

A stereo receiver is a simple but very necessary part of any audio system that includes a pair of passive speakers. Less complex than AV receivers (which require a TV in the loop and need to worry ...

In professional audio, analog interconnections between devices typically use “balanced” interfaces. At the source, a balanced output stage differentially drives two signal wires (theoretically with ...